This Week at Strawbridge United Methodist Church

Greetings:

Safety, guidance, sustenance and peace are all things we would associate with any definition of abundant life. This is universal. Moreover, I cannot think of a society or culture anywhere who lived at any time that didn't want all four of those as a part of their daily life. Of course, identifying them is the easy part. Attaining them-well, that's a different story. People throughout the ages have worked, fought even killed in order to get them. Ironically, we don't have to "get" them. God provides them. Our problem is that we misunderstand what true safety, guidance, sustenance and peace are. Jesus says, "I AM the Good Shepherd." He lays down his life for us-his flock. In doing so we are given the free gift of abundant life right here, right now. So, what does that mean? Join me this Sunday as we explore the powerful claims of Jesus in John 10:1-10.

Dr. Todd Jordan,

Senior Pastor

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Mission Focus

Adult Class Information

Announcements

Men's Breakfast

Sunday Morning Short Term Summer Study

Wednesday Night Summer Study

Strawbridge United Methodist Women

Young Adults

Children's Ministries

Youth Ministires

Strawbridge Music

Living Waters

Volunteer Opportunities

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Meghan Meriano	5/8
Cody Smith	5/8
Michael Lewis	5/8
Fred Collins	5/9
Greg Ott	5/11
Leslie Ott	5/11
Chris Nieman	5/11
Marcy Hollar	5/12
Roger Reuter	5/13
John Christensen	5/13

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Announcements

HOME BOUND COMMUNION

First Sunday of each month. Available to anyone who is home bound and unable to come to church for communion!

Contact Ellen Cosio at 832-514-0128.

BETWEEN JOBS AND BEYOND

an outreach Ministry of St. Martha's. Employment Ministry that meets every Friday at 9:20 a.m. in Room 2, 3702 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood

XYZ GROUP

is off to Amadeo's on Loop 494. Saturday, May 16th at 4:30 p.m. All are welcome! Contact Sue Raymond at sueboazraymond@comcast.net

FAMILY PROMISE

Help host Homeless Families!

The next rotation here at Strawbridge is June 7-June14. We need volunteers from SUMC! Please look at your calendars and see if you can spare some time during this rotation to participate in this meaningful and special mission outreach! Questions or to sign up, contact Corena Lipstreuer at lipstreuer@peoplepc.com or 281-734-4172

Sunday Morning Short Term Summer Study

Exploring Questions of Faith led by Kelli Eldridge and Missy Johnson

Beginning June 7^th on Sunday Mornings at 10:05am

Where: Room 154 (Choir room)

Based on the NOOMA series by Rob Bell, we will be discussing a short thought provoking video each week. There are no reading requirements for this class and each one stands alone... so please come join us anytime!

Strawbridge United Methodist Women

Save the Dates:

Mark your calendars and tell your friends:

September 24th-Fall Event

November 30th- Christmas Tea

February TBD

April 7th-Spring Event

More details to come. If you would like to help with the planning of any of these events, please email Sheela Allen at skallen123@kingwoodcable.net

Young Adults

Young Adults Sunday School

18-30's single or married

10:05-11:05 am

Room 209

Come Join Us! All are welcome!

Community Group

Tuesdays-7:30 p.m.

If you would like to host a Community Group, please let me know!

Questions about Young Adult Group: contact Michelle at michelle.ashley@strawbridge-umc.org

Youth Ministries

9th-11th Grade Youth &

Parent Meeting

May 20th, Great Hall (Rm 114)

7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Discussion of Youth Ministry for

Fall 2015 (Attendance strongly encouraged)

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Current 6th-8th Grade Youth &

Parent Meeting

May 27th, Great Hall (Rm 114)

7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Discussion of Youth Ministry for Fall 2015

(Attendance strongly encouraged)

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Strawbridge Youth are now on Remind 101. Text "@sumcupdate" then call 81010.

AYM- Leader Training-June 6th here at SUMC at 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Great Hall.

Packing- will be 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the parking lot.

AYM All Youth Mission Trip

June 7-13, Fort Worth, TX

Get your applications in to the youth office!

New youth website! Go to the strawbridge website and click on the students tab.

Questions: contact Jon Ashley at jon.ashley@strawbridge-umc.org or 281-360-4500.

Strawbridge Music

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Texas Conference Choir Clinic for Music and Worship Arts

June 8-12, 2015

Lakeview Conference Center

Palestine, TX

For 3rd-12th grades,

Chaperones are needed, full scholarships are available.

For further information contact Rev. Laurie at laurie.purcell@strawbridge-umc.org

LIVING WATER

Volunteer Opportunities

Helping Hands-A Neighborhood Mission

This mission activity is designed to provide volunteers on a regular basis, to complete small one day projects for our neighbors in the Porter and New Caney area. Questions contact Bill Chenault at bill.chenault@gmail.com or Steve Johnson at stevejohnsontexas@gmail.com

S.A.S. Surface to Air Support

This group is open to anyone who has a loved one or knows of a loved one who is serving in the military. We also welcome all of our Great Veterans to share insight, wisdom, and encouragement. Through prayer, laughter, love, and words of encouragement, we want to build lasting friendships while providing support for each other and those we love who are currently stationed away from home or in far away lands defending our nation. Beginning Monday, May 11th at 7:00 p.m., meeting weekly in room 208. Join us!

Psalm 91-1, "He who dwells in the shelter of he Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty."

May Mission Focus

Mission Milby

The Mission Milby Community Development Corporation (MMCDC) aims to "significantly reduce poverty in Houston's

Pecan Park and surrounding East End neighborhoods by revitalizing the community while preserving its heritage and honoring its culture and character." In collaboration with

community stakeholders and other Houston-area partners (such as Strawbridge), MMCDC is working to improve residents' quality of life "so that all may experience God's grace and blessing through established and sustainable measures such as love, trust, acceptance, education, employment, safety, and health." In addition to financial support, SUMC also pursues hands-on opportunities to further MMCDC's mission ministry.

If you have any questions please contact Rob Webb at

robertnwebb17@gmail.com or 281-361-7718.

Adult Class Information

Men's Bible Study Class: The next Men's Breakfast will be June 20th, 8a.m.-10a.m., will have another quest speaker. Sign up will begin on May 31st.

New Class:

Parents of Young Children (POYC) will meet in the Library from 10:05-11:05 a.m. Join us for fellowship and discussion of raising children in this day and age.

The Seekers Class:

All are welcome to join us on Sunday mornings in room 151 at 10:05 a.m. Questions? Please contact John Paradysz at johnparadysz@gmail.com

New Directions Class Study: "Respectable sins "

Have Christians become so preoccupied with "major" sins that we have lost sight of our need to deal with more subtle sins? Navigator author Jerry Bridges addresses the "acceptable" sins that we tend to tolerate in ourselves, including pride and anger. He goes to the heart of the matter, exploring our feelings of shame and grief and opening a new door to God's forgiveness and grace. Travel down the road of spiritual formation with Jerry and discover your true identity as a loved child of God." Come join us in Room 207.